SMSF advice appetite strong, says ASIC

A new ASIC report has highlighted demand for further advice on the specifics of SMSFs among the Australian population, particularly among those who have a financial planner.

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For a smoother path to investment success, diversify

The word diversification crops up in many contexts. You might hear a business person talk about diversifying revenue streams, or a footy fan mention a team’s need to assemble a group of players with diverse skills.

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For a smoother path to investment success, diversify

The word diversification crops up in many contexts. You might hear a business person talk about diversifying revenue streams, or a footy fan mention a team’s need to assemble a group of players with diverse skills.

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How’s Australia doing statistically?

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LRBA changes mostly affect Melbourne, Sydney retirees

Incoming changes to LRBA provisions are likely to affect the majority of SMSF trustees in Melbourne and Sydney who are approaching retirement and have recently purchased a property within their fund, according to a major financial institution.

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Lessons from the 2019 Index Chart

Between smartphones, websites and watches that alert you even when you have ignored the phone, it is hard, if not impossible, to tune out the noise of the world.

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The global economy at midyear: How our views have changed

A lot has happened since Vanguard published its global economic and market outlook for 2019 at the end of last year.

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The biggest global corporations since 1998

So who are are they and how how have they changed in the past two decades?  This animation really is fascinating.

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‘Retrospective’ LRBA measures tipped to cause headaches

With the government reintroducing its total super balance measure for SMSF loans, technical experts have warned that the retrospective nature of the change could pose issues for SMSF clients purchasing property this year.

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Downsizer Super Contribution

Australians who are 65 years old or older may make a downsizer contribution into their superannuation of up to $300,000 from the proceeds of seeling their home.

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